Raptors

The term “raptor” applies to a wide range of birds, but they all eat meat and have larger wings that allow them to soar comfortably and cover longer distances. FBBO typically handles two groups of raptors: Accipiters and Buteos. Accipiters (like Sharp-Shinned and Coopers Hawks) have shorter wings and longer tails, which is useful for navigating sharp turns and tight spaces while hunting birds in thick forest. Buteos (like Red-Tailed Hawks) have broader wings and short tails because they spend much of their time soaring.

Nuthatches are small, short-tailed, long-billed birds that are similar to woodpeckers in their habits. They pick insects from tree trunks, but unlike woodpeckers will climb down the tree headfirst. They nest in cavities, usually in